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Senior Audit Specialist Leicestershire
Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 Per Annum
Ref: P967616LS1R25 Group
My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Specialist: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools. * Maintain and expand external networks through social media, webinars, training, sales demos and technical committees. * Work with external expert authors and panel members in practice. * Instruct editorial/production support teams and review output within tight publishing deadlines. * Provide insight and leadership to other team members maintaining accounting/auditing standards and company legislation on Croner-i Navigate platform to ensure that new content is added when needed and editorial notes are up to date. * Answer product queries and assist client experience and sales teams with demos and training. What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS1R25INDHIN
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My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Technical Writer: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools. * Maintain and expand external networks through social media, webinars, training, sales demos and technical committees. * Work with external expert authors and panel members in practice. * Instruct editorial/production support teams and review output within tight publishing deadlines. * Provide insight and leadership to other team members maintaining accounting/auditing standards and company legislation on Croner-i Navigate platform to ensure that new content is added when needed and editorial notes are up to date. * Answer product queries and assist client experience and sales teams with demos and training. What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS2R24INDLON
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Part-time Counsellor Greater Manchester
Permanent £30,000 - £33,000 Per Annum
Ref: 47589LS1R12 Group
Part-time Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEVarious shift patterns from part-time to full-time.Hybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Contractual sick pay * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service * Profit share scheme * Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes * Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription 47589LS1R12INDHA
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Wellbeing Counsellor Greater Manchester
Permanent £30,000 - £33,000 Per Annum
Ref: 47589LS1R14 Group
Wellbeing Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEVarious shift patterns from part-time to full-time.Hybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Contractual sick pay * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service * Profit share scheme * Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes * Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription 47589LS1R14INDHA
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Senior Audit and Accounting Writer Leicestershire
Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 Per Annum
Ref: P967616LS1R22 Group
My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Technical Writer: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools. * Maintain and expand external networks through social media, webinars, training, sales demos and technical committees. * Work with external expert authors and panel members in practice. * Instruct editorial/production support teams and review output within tight publishing deadlines. * Provide insight and leadership to other team members maintaining accounting/auditing standards and company legislation on Croner-i Navigate platform to ensure that new content is added when needed and editorial notes are up to date. * Answer product queries and assist client experience and sales teams with demos and training. What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS1R22INDHIN
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The Portfolio Group are proud to represent our client in their search for a Workforce Scheduler, to join the Workforce Planning team. You will have experience of administering effective planning and scheduling of staff and ensure smooth and efficient running of the wider operation, staffing schedules and overtime requirements whilst working closely with the real time and forecasting analyst to ensure the department has adequate staffing at all times to meet operational demand. We are looking for someone who has created reports on Excel, enjoys a fast paced environment, and is looking for a new challenge! Day-to-Day Responsibilities· Produce the daily staffing profile for the current day.· Maintain and own within the master rota; shift rotations, changes of hours, overnight shift cover, ad hoc shift changes, new starter information, lunch time cover projection.· Produce the weekly schedule· Responsibility for overtime requirements, managing the monthly availability upload· Ensuring shift management for weekend and bank holiday shifts is in place.· Analysing weekly overtime requirements and escalating to the Resource Planning Manager and the Operations Manager where you have not been able to fill any shifts.· Improve efficiency through effective reporting and development of reports What you Bring to the Team· Experience in a planning within a contact centre environment · Excellent attention to detail and an ability to be forward thinking in your approach· Good knowledge of Excel (lookup functions, countifs, Index Match, pivot tables, etc)· Understanding of VBA would be beneficial but not essential· Forward thinking and self development· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.· Strong time management skills.· A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure. BENEFITS· 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays· Day off on your birthday· Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)· Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service.· Contractual sick pay· Private medical insurance after 5 years' service· Pension Plan and Life Insurance· Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service· Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service· Profit Share Scheme· Season Ticket loan scheme· Cycle to work scheme and Free on-site Gym· Access to Employee Assistance Programme· Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with· free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday'!· Company incentives, access to discount schemes INDMANJWe will also accept applications from the following job titles:Workforce Planner, scheduler, Call centre planner, Workforce Planning, Resource planning, Real Time Analyst, Call Centre Real time analyst
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Associate Director of Health & Safety Greater Manchester
Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 Per Annum
Ref: 46270CCR2 Group
Exciting Job Opportunity - Associate Director of Health & Safety - Package circa £100k!Are you a visionary leader ready to make a significant impact in the world of Health & Safety?Our client, a well-established and highly respected firm with over 40 years of experience in Health & Safety, is seeking an Associate Director to join their growing team.As the Associate Director of Health & Safety, you will lead a passionate team of over 30 professionals dedicated to providing outstanding service to more than 22,000+ clients. Your leadership will drive performance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of safety across all operations! Day to DayLeadership and Development: Motivate and guide the H&S department, setting clear objectives and a compelling vision. You will cultivate a hands-on culture, ensuring every team member is engaged with the intricacies of H&S practices.Performance Management: Regularly report on H&S delivery metrics to the board, swiftly identifying issues and implementing effective solutions. You will be responsible for maintaining knowledge levels across teams through management information and quality control.Resource Management: Plan and allocate workloads efficiently, manage absence and turnover, and oversee recruitment and succession planning to build a high-performing teamClient Relations: Enhance client service, retention, and referrals by optimising the delivery model and utilising H&S consultants effectively to maximise client visits without compromising qualityStakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to explore development opportunities and improve cross-departmental communication, fostering a collaborative work environment.Compliance and Standards: Ensure the department meets all internal Health & Safety compliance requirements and supports the ongoing accreditation and certification of ISO standardsStrategic Contributions: Work closely with the Sales Director to drive H&S sales across the business, representing the company in all matters related to Health & Safety.Budget Management: Own the H&S department budget, ensuring commercial viability while identifying cost-saving opportunities through optimisation of systems and technology. Qualifications and Skills * CMIOSH certification or equivalent is essential. * Proven experience in delivering exceptional Health & Safety standards and compliance. * Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing high-performance teams. * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation. * A proactive mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is setting new benchmarks in Health & Safety services.If you're passionate about driving operational excellence, prioritising customer needs, and have a proven track record in H&S leadership, we want to hear from you! P46270CCR2INDMANS
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Position: Onboarding SpecialistType: Full-Time PermanentLocation: On-site x5 days a week near Burrard StationSalary: $45,000-$50,000 As an Onboarding Specialist, your primary responsibility is to deliver outstanding telephone and email support to the users, both inbound and outbound. You will guide clients through the implementation of our HR and H&S management software, providing training and personalized recommendations to ensure they get the most out of the system. Exemplary customer service is central to the role, along with consistently meeting and exceeding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Key Responsibilities: * Deliver exceptional customer service to both new and existing clients. * Proactively contact new clients to welcome them, provide an overview of the software, and assist with account setup. * Host webinars to demonstrate features to prospective clients. * Provide one-on-one training tailored to individual client needs. * Conduct follow-up calls with inactive users to encourage implementation of the software. * Address technical queries, offering first-contact resolutions for basic questions and training needs. * Maintain accurate records by logging all client interactions and queries to the appropriate accounts. * Actively contribute to team performance targets, emphasizing client satisfaction and feedback. Skills and Qualifications: * Customer Service: Proven experience in customer service roles is essential. * Communication: Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to assist users of varying technical abilities. * Problem-Solving: Skilled in addressing objections and providing tailored recommendations. * Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace change. * Self-Development: Ability to take ownership of personal product knowledge. * Technical Experience: Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus. This role requires a proactive approach to customer engagement, a strong commitment to service excellence, and the ability to foster positive client relationships.
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Call Centre Real Time Analyst Greater Manchester
Permanent £24,000 - £26,000 Per Annum
Ref: 48645LF Group
THE OPPORTUNITYThis is a once in a career opportunity for an exceptional Resource Planning Manager to join a truly Service Led business, the company is an industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation. With an unrivalled track record of incredibly strong year on year growth of its subscription model business, they support over 80,000 organisations and 13 million lives across the UK & Ireland. Part of a global Group, with 14 operating companies and a group turnover of circa £400m, there is substantial financial backing for further expansion, including acquisition and international development. This represents an unparalleled career advancement opportunity for the exceptional individual. THE ROLEYou will be working within the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) alongside the digital counselling team. You will monitor the workloads for the teams and distribute tasks to those teams, ensuring our SLAs are achieved. The role will involve administrative tasks to ensure that system information is accurate, and the work is correctly allocated. You may be required to respond to live chats and emails from clients, to assess and triage live chats while ensuring that clients are reassured of the support you are setting up for them.DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Working closely with Workforce Planning to monitor and manage workloads to ensure optimum SLA is achieved2. To ensure teammates are adhering to rotas and daily plans as set by Workforce Planning 3. To take ownership and responsibility of the cases in the first instance and ensure the client can access the relevant support4. Manage and distribute queries and enquiries across the digital counselling team.5. Ensure that all notes are recorded accurately against the appropriate cases and all other client and live chat/email information is correctly captured on the database6. Support the digital services by completing emails and live chats7. Maintain and assess required productivity levels to ensure that the service provision is maintained, and service levels are achieved8. Ensure that personal knowledge of the EAP is continually developing and that departmental procedures and protocols are always adhered to9. To demonstrate an ability to confidently triage and create a safe space for a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and at risk of harm to self or others10. To provide an efficient and effective digital service to all service usersWHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM1. Excellent Attention to Detail2. Ability to prioritise and work unsupervised as required3. Excellent communication and written skills4. Ability to provide great customer service5. Ability to work to deadlines6. Ability to work with telephony and IT systems7. MS Office knowledge and experienceBENEFITS1. 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays2. Day off on your birthday3. Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)4. Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service5. Contractual sick pay6. Private medical insurance after 5-years' service7. Pension Plan and Life Insurance8. Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service 9. Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service10. Profit share scheme11. Season ticket loan scheme12. Cycle to work…